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Billy Elliot the Musical

October 30, 2018 – January 6, 2019
Signature Theatre

Miss Saigon

December 11, 2018 – January 13, 2019
The Kennedy Center

Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis

Ballet West: The Nutcracker

December 8, 2018 – 8, 2019
The Kennedy Center

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Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis

Strathmore
Dec. 14 – 15 Jazz up your holiday celebration with the legendary Marsalis!

Billy Elliot the Musical

Signature Theatre
Thru Jan. 5, 2019 Based on the powerful and acclaimed film, Billy Elliot swept the Tony, Drama Desk, and Olivier awards for Best Musical, by combining a dynamic score by the legendary Elton John with sensational dance to create a heartwarming, inspirational and triumphant experience for the entire family.

Yael Weiss: 32 Bright Clouds

The Mansion at Strathmore
Thu. Jan 24, 2019 32 Bright Clouds aims to harness music’s great power for unity and peace.

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures: Cinderella

The Kennedy Center
Jan. 15 – 20, 2019 Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures return with one of its most popular and beloved productions, Cinderella—a thrilling twist on the classic fairy tale.

Little Red and the Renegades - Groovin' On the Pike: After Hours At the Library

Columbia Pike Branch Library
Fri. Feb 1, 2019 This is party music, best served with good friends, food and drink, and lots of dancing.

Judy Garland: A Star is Born

Signature Theatre
Jan. 8 – 26, 2019 A cast of Signature favorites sings some of her most famous songs including “Over the Rainbow,” “Get Happy” and “The Man That Got Away” along with lesser known gems in a tribute to one of Hollywood’s brightest stars.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Strathmore
Dec. 18 – 19 A dozen all-star dancers, an on-stage DJ, and an electric violinist bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in contemporary New York City.